Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for...

• the good Lord
• my family and friends
• my health, and the health of my loved ones
• a sweet friend who brought this into my world today...it's beautiful and absolutely gut-wrenching...if you are healthy and have healthy loved ones, send up a prayer of thanks...while you're at it, send up another prayer for all those who face health struggles every day
• the fact that the sweet friend I mentioned above checks on me often...that means so much to me
• a roof over my head, clean running water, food in my fridge, shoes on my feet, clothes in my closet, my dependable car, vitamins, warm showers, my comfortable bed, the appliances and gadgets that make my life convenient
• coconut oil
• the fact that 2 days in a bag of rice SAVED my phone...so thankful!
• my washer and dryer
• my job, my incredible coworkers, and my unstoppably enthusiastic students...love them
• a fun week of dress-up days at school
• getting to meet the sweet college student who will be spending the rest of the semester in our classroom...I hope she learns something she can take into her own classroom someday!
• enough money to provide for my needs
• conviction to make some changes in the ways I use my money
• a weekend right around the corner
• the stamina to make it through the really, really long days this school year is demanding from me
• legs that are strong enough to walk and arms that are strong enough to lift
• getting to jog just a smidge this week...that was the first time in quite a while, and my knee still felt really tight, but at least it didn't hurt
• being literate and my weekly tutoring sessions with Mr. L...I so enjoyed playing Bananagrams with him the other day!
• an exciting Auburn victory over Texas A&M...War Eagle!!!!!
• lots of fun last weekend at the Johnston family reunion
• absolutely, spectacularly gorgeous fall weather...I literally can't get enough of fall
• my cinnamon broom that still smells amazing
• good music
• patience, patience, patience
• peace and contentment
• the re-plumbing project in my little home being DONE
• one year of wedded bliss for Bub and Liv, and the fact that they made it home from St. Lucia safely
• a really intense episode of Walking Dead on Sunday
• good sleep 
• hope
• laughter and people with a great sense of humor
• my simple little life, and learning to love it exactly for what it is...work. in. progress.

HAPPY WEEKEND, yall!

Thankful Thursday

Today, on this beautiful, dreary, cool fall day, I am thankful for...

• the good Lord
• my family and friends
• my health, and the health of my loved ones
• a roof over my head, shoes on my feet, clothes in my closet, clean running water on demand, food in my fridge, a dependable car, my washer and dryer, all the other appliances and gadgets and gizmos that make my life easier, my comfortable bed, enough money to cover my needs
• my cell phone and the magical 3 weeks we've had together...I sent it swimming in the sink last night, it couldn't handle the adventure, and it's trying to recover right now in a bag of rice. I am so sad that I tried to drown it, and I'm very hopeful that the rice will actually work. I'll report back.
• my job, my supportive coworkers, and my eager-to-please students
• a very productive math leader meeting today
• the cinnamon broom I bought at Publix the other day...cinnamon makes me so happy
• hot tea, lemon, and honey
• medicine and vitamins
• all those times I felt really great, because that gives me hope that this crud I have won't stick around forever...right???
• a spectacular weekend in Auburn with Mama and the Buggs last weekend
• the Walking Dead premiere last Sunday...looking forward to the next episode!
• learning my limits, realizing that I can't do everything, and understanding that that's okay
• Angie's statement that she's bringing back her Satisfied Sundays...now that I've made it public, there's no backing down, Jarrell!!!
• being literate, and my weekly tutoring sessions with Mr. L.
• getting to meet (on Monday) the college student who will be spending the rest of the semester in my classroom...I hope that she'll learn something useful while she's with me
• hard times, because they've made me more appreciative of easy times
• cute hand-me-downs...thanks bunches, Dawn!
• Bub and Liv landing on American soil tomorrow...can't wait to hear about their trip to St. Lucia!
• prayers
• peace
• seeing the leaves just barely start to change...I love fall
• feeling inspired to start a quilt this weekend...it can't be that hard, right? (Famous last words, I'm sure!)
• my small group and a FABULOUS lesson this week on entertaining within a budget...being a girl is so much fun
• my simple little life and being content with what I have right here in this moment

Thankful Thursday

Again, with the the Thankful Thursday on a Thursday. Get it, me!

Today I am thankful for...

• the good Lord
• my sweet family and some of the best friends a girl could ever ask for...I'm so blessed
• my health, and the health of my loved ones
• a roof over my head, clean running water, food in my fridge, clothes in my closet, shoes on my feet, health insurance, a dependable car, a strong body that does the things I need it to, my comfortable bed, the appliances and gadgets and doodads that make my life more convenient
• my washer and dryer...thankful for these always and forever :)
• my job, my darling students, my wonderful coworkers, and enough money to pay for my needs
• the totally unexpected and VERY exciting news that Rachel and Todd were chosen last week to adopt a sweet baby boy...answered prayers! I'm so happy for them I could just explode. Can't wait to meet their handsome Samuel!
• weekends
• a successful Parenting Day math lesson on Tuesday
• Bub and Liv's safe arrival in St. Lucia...those lucky ducks get two honeymoons in one year :) Enjoy, loves!
• my very full calendar these days...while I'm often busier than I prefer to be, these are some really great times and I'm determined to enjoy every last second!
• fall and October and breezes and cooler temperature
• getting to visit with Carrie and Baby Joseph this afternoon
• the baby boom that's happening to seemingly everyone around me these days...people I love have welcomed 4 new babes over the past 4 weeks, and I'm glad that there's no shortage of snuggly newborns for me to love on :)
• The Lumineers concert last night...gorgeous night, great venue, FANTASTIC talent, fun friends...couldn't have asked for a better night
• the Pumpkin Spice Latte that kept me going today...even non-coffee drinkers need a boost every now and then
• fun plans this weekend
• the Walking Dead premiere on Sunday...so excited!!
• Mimi getting to go on a "fall in New England" trip with Mrs. Linda this week...I love those girls and am glad they're getting to do something so fun
• an impromptu family supper at Aunt Dianne and Uncle Billy's last Sunday
• weekends
• my new friend Ashley
• my small group...I'm learning a lot and have really enjoyed meeting some new girls
• being literate, and my weekly tutoring sessions
• vitamins
• good sleep
• news that the work to replace the plumbing in my little home will be finished soon...I've felt like I was camping in my own home these past few weeks
• patience, and a great message on faith and patience last week
• contentment
• my simple, challenging, beautiful life
• weekends

HAPPY WEEKEND, yall!

Thankful Thursday

Thankful Thursday! On a Thursday! Victoryyyyy!

Today I am thankful for...

• the good Lord and billionth chances
• my family and friends, and the feeling of being loved unconditionally
• my health, and the health of my loved ones
• a roof over my head, clean running water, food in my fridge, clothes in my closet, shoes on my feet, a dependable car, my washer & dryer, all the other appliances and doodads that make my life convenient, enough money to pay for my needs and some every now and then for my wants
• my job, my sweet coworkers, and my enthusiastic students...they keep my days fun and my job interesting!
• a precious student who gives me a hug every single day before leaving and says, "Thanks for being my teacher!"...every day without fail...such a nice way to end my day
• my students totally slaying division these days...that makes me so happy!
• October...aka, my absolute favorite month of the year
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• fall weather, even though it's still a bit warm around these parts
• a fun day spent with Mom last Sunday
• getting to take supper to Kira and Oliver and their babes yesterday...love them
• the rock that cracked my windshield the other day, because that means that I have a car
• answered and unanswered prayers
• plans to see The Lumineers next week with some of my very favorite people!
• the safe arrival of handsome Baby Jace this week
• good sleep and a comfortable bed
• being literate, and the opportunity to volunteer at the literacy center every week...such a great program
• Impractical Jokers...absolutely hilarious
• vitamins
• the stack of papers I still need to grade tonight, because that means I have a job
• comfortable shoes
• Commander in Chic on my toes...my all-time favorite fall and winter nail polish, and it makes me happy every time I look at it
• folks who make me laugh
• First Wednesday service last night
• my sweet new friend Ashley...we were prayer partners the first week of our small group, found out we're going through similar things in our lives, and have hit it off from there...that makes me so happy!
• encouragement
• the fact that God's plan trumps mine, even when I put up a struggle...I think it's best if He's in charge instead of me ;)
• a good walk tonight and no knee pain...jogging again soon?
• the weekend right around the corner!
• my simple little life
• contentment
• weekends :)

HAPPY WEEKEND, yall!